Darien Explains $444 Meal At Restaurant

An alderman pointed out the expenditure in case residents had questions.

Darien Asked To Loosen Boat Parking Rules

A resident said he saw no problem, but an alderman called boats and RVs eyesores.

Process May Be 'Rigged' For Darien Shopping Center: School Official

A school official asked why the owner needs a subsidy if he is ready to start the project.

Lemont Annexation May Affect Darien Area, Pave Way For Gas Station

A gas station chain's request was granted. Neighbors were opposed, saying a station would hurt their area.

6-Year Driveway Project In Darien Presents Safety Concerns

The neighbors said the elevated driveway endangers them. Officials agreed.

Annexation South Of Darien May Fuel Fears

Woodridge is raising the possibility of taking in more area. Meanwhile, a gas station chain recently bought key properties.

No Library Service For Part Of Darien

"If the residents wanted it, it could happen," an area official said.

Airbnb Rule Hurts Darien Family, Council Told

A resident asked the city to lift its ban on short-term rentals that are less than a month.

Darien Defends Moves For Tax District

A resident questioned why the city would help a wealthy developer.

Blocking Darien Alderman From Meeting Debated Again

The alderman told a city official that he needed to become educated on the law.

Darien Aldermen Rarely Hold Closed-Door Meetings

Other public bodies meet behind closed doors a lot more often.

Tax Subsidy OK For Darien Shopping Center: Consultant

Without it, the complex would "probably die," the mayor told aldermen.

Darien Officials Debate Alderman's Remote Attendance

The alderman, who is in Canada, takes issue with the city attorney's advice.

Rocky Relations In Darien Cast Aside With Meeting

City and park officials called a new spirit of cooperation "outstanding."

No Controversial Darien Apartments After All: City

The developer said he would need a $10 million upfront payment from the city.

Darien Residents Older Than Other Suburbanites?

After a debate over apartments, Patch looked at the median ages of Darien and its neighbors.

'Nasty' 2021 Debate Over Apartments Recalled

The discussion back then touched on race and class. One alderman said he was embarrassed for the town.

Darien Alderman Blocked From Council Meeting

He wanted to take part remotely to discuss an apartment plan. But his colleagues wouldn't let him.

Would Gen Z Pick Darien? City Says Yes, But Others Disagree

Aldermen approved a 156-unit, four-story apartment building. Residents say it wouldn't draw young professionals.

'Worth A Shot': Darien Panel OKs Apartments

Officials heard more criticism of the plan for a four-story, 156-unit complex.

'Recipe For Disaster': Darien Residents Object To Apartments

One suggested that a proposed four-story complex would bring looting and other crimes.

Darien Agencies Want Smoother Relations

Their relationship has had rough spots over the years. The two boards plan to meet next month.

How Darien Will Offset Grocery Tax Loss

Without action, the city was expected to lose $660,000 a year.

'Unlawful' Darien Area Annexation Alleged

Officials from three towns denied that any such thing was taking place.

Darien Front Yards To Be 'Gently' Dug Up

"We're not here to leave the city in shambles," a company executive said.

Darien Condo Plan Draws Concerns

The developer needs a certain number of units to make money, the mayor said.

Mysterious Darien Banging Noise Solved

Residents reported hearing the sound after a project, an official said.

16 Condos Planned For Darien Neighborhood

The developer is facing challenging negotiations, adding complexity to its efforts, the city said.

Hinsdale D86 Axing DEI Position, Spreading Duties

The superintendent acknowledged the "national reckoning" over DEI.

Another Darien Gas Station To Sell Beer, Wine

The station also plans to remove its car wash to make way for an "enhanced mini-mart."

Darien Ups Water Rates For 1st Time Since 2016

A top city official explained the need for the increase. The council voted 4-1 for it.

Dark Darien Intersection May Brighten: Official

A new resident loves Darien, but wants to brighten up an intersection, an alderman said.

You May See Workers In Your Darien Backyard

A fiber optic firm plans to start its project in Darien soon.

Center Cass Union-Backed Ticket Prevails: Unofficial Returns

The union also largely financed the campaign for a property tax hike in 2022.

Downers Grove Township GOP Swept Away

Democrats win in landslides in supervisor and trustee races, according to unofficial returns.

Incumbent Ahead In Darien Council Race

It was the only competitive Darien race in this year's election.

Developer Unveils Darien Shopping Center Plan

A four-story apartment building, a restaurant and other new retail space are proposed.

Banker Vs. Blue Collar In Darien Council Race In Tuesday's Election

Ward 1's Ted Schauer is Darien's longest-serving alderman. His rival is John Mayrens.

Darien Official's Marijuana Assertion Questioned

An alderman seeking re-election said the local dispensary brings in "only about" $40,000 in sales taxes.

Hinsdale D86 Hopefuls Vow To Reveal Illegal Closed Meetings

They said they would take a different approach from the Lyons Township High School board.